The 2AM Podcast

We welcome a dear friend and third time guest Ibrahim Abdelhafeez for a discussion on hustle culture, the Gary V method, having a strong group of friends, family values, and more. FOLLOW IBRAHIM HERE TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Using pain for motivation in the gym (1:30) The Gary V Method & Gooroos (5:00) Illusion of productivity (12:50) Purpose driven (19:20) Being non-chalant as a man (22:45) Cultivating purpose (28:50) Objective morality (31:40) Wisdom of the crowd (36:50) Family values (42:20) Strong friendships (53:30) Outro SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

Dr. Abud Bakri, a health and wellness expert, discusses topics like circadian biology, POMC, testosterone, light environment, and deep brain structures. They cover gut health, microbiome, circadian friendly habits, sleep cycles, intuitive understanding, and the role of social media in health. Dr. Bakri touches on testosterone's impact on motivation, competitiveness, and wellbeing, as well as the power of the mind in healing and preventing cancer. They also explore the influence of upbringing on mental health and achievement.

We welcome a long time close friend and special guest, Aws Salahaldin. He's an actor, engineer, and well-spoken man of many talents. You'll enjoy his perspective on his values, how he approaches acting, and much more! TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Introducing Aws (1:50) The juggling act (4:20) Self-reliance (9:10) Golden mean of work & passion (11:20) What got Aws into acting? (16:10) Inspiration (19:10) Being on stage (22:00) Confidence in your work (23:00) Acting styles (29:30) How acting improves your life (31:55) How does Aws define success? (35:20) Reflection (38:15) Brotherhood (42:30) Outro FOLLOW AWS HERE SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

Do you ever suffer from the cursed birthday blues? This episode has you covered as we comprehensively cover everything about your day of birth and why there's a lot more to the story than meets the eye. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:10) Birthday boy in the house (4:25) The significance of a birthday (6:30) First birthday as a father (7:35) A brief history of birthdays (13:15) Human drive to celebrate (14:35) Celebrate birth, but not death? (19:10) Mourning (19:50) People hating their birthday (24:00) Are they overrated? (27:25) Should you avoid celebrating? (28:45) Birthday sadness is real (30:00) The passage of time (35:00) Reflections (38:00) What is a good birthday? (40:30) What is a bad birthday? (42:30) Outro SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Choose the high-quality, sustainably sourced meat you want for FREE in every order for a year, PLUS $20 off your first box by using code 2AMPODCAST or by clicking the link here: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallets, dufflebags, and accessories on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com

We welcome our newest sponsor ButcherBox by giving you a masterclass on all things meat in relation to health. Support the podcast and get yourself some of the highest-quality meat out there with ButcherBox's special Choose Your Own Offer promotion! You can select your choice of either free Salmon, free Chicken Breast, or free Ground Beef to have in every box for a year AND a $20 off coupon code at checkout. You can also use code 2AMPODCAST for the same deal. Take advantage of this deal here because it will be gone by January 31st: https://shop.butcherbox.com/2ampodcast TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Our new sponsor ButcherBox (1:43) A juicy intro (2:50) What is red meat? (6:40) Nutrition facts & bioavailability (10:45) Hunter-gatherer context (12:55) Poor study design (14:50) Animal quality of life (19:00) The difference in taste (20:50) On "Grass-Fed" labels (22:00) Fish & chicken (22:50) Importance of adequate protein intake (24:00) Muscle-wasting (25:10) Vitamins and minerals (28:00) High protein can help with obesity (31:00) Outro OTHER SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS

We speak about the power of letting go for men in relation to ego, bad habits, and more. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (1:40) What does "letting go" mean? (5:00) The need to fit in (7:00) Rejection isn't a good feeling (9:30) Easy decisions, hard life (16:30) Your anchors (relationships) in life (26:30) Ego (35:50) Focusing on words over actions (37:50) Insecurity (40:30) The How To of letting go (46:30) Obsessive personality (48:20) Awareness alone is curative (52:40) Beginner's mindset (58:00) What keeps you stuck? (1:03:20) Outro SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS

Taco Tuesday, receiving the worst call of them all (having to go to LAX), long Uber rides, and more. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:20) Taco Tuesday (4:20) Worst phone call ever (7:30) Longest Uber rides (9:15) The 2AM signature (9:40) Light & quantum mechanics (11:11) The blue light toxic trucker (12:00) Sunlight & skin cancer (17:00) Tyler Zahdradnik's new documentary (18:00) Target the scam centers (24:00) Paypal are the real crooks (24:30) Checks over stripes (26:00) Ekster Christmas sale (27:50) Muslims "celebrating" Christmas (32:20) Rarebird Px coffee (33:20) "Happy holidays!" (34:30) Idiotic internet comments (39:40) We are one (43:30) Outro SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS

Swallowed by Florida sinkholes, building a legacy, and having a great time with the soundboard. TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Our Sponsors (1:00) Angel numbers (2:50) Florida sinkholes (7:50) The Creator movie (9:00) Beware of gaurd dogs (12:20) Spring water trailer (14:45) Lying (19:00) Cheating and sexual urges (25:30) Is there such a thing as the "one" (25:40) Building legacy (37:00) Outro SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 VITAL RED LIGHT: Experience the healing power of red and infrared light therapy to rejuvenate your skin, mind, and body: Use code 2AM for 15% off! PORTAL: Finally get the sleep you've dreamed of with scientifically backed ingredients from Portal. It'll blow your mind. Use the link and code 2AM for 10% off: www.withportal.com/2AM EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS

Sunlight, the POMC gene, shitty-quality chicken, and more! TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:00) A round of applause (3:00) Tustin hangar fire (7:40) Shoutout to mothers (10:50) Maternal intuition (13:00) Sunlight, POMC, & endogenous peptides (15:50) Artifical light raising blood sugar & insulin (18:30) Epigenetics and human behavior (22:00) Numerology (24:00) Odd dreams (25:00) Jacket season (26:30) Appetite & resistance training (28:20) Urine therapy (30:00) Disgusting conventional chicken (33:00) Uring therapy routine (34:30) Raw meat health gurus (36:00) Vegetable oil (37:20) The McChicken theory (41:50) The 2AM ranch (43:30) Outro SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 VITAL RED LIGHT: Experience the healing power of red and infrared light therapy to rejuvenate your skin, mind, and body: Use code 2AM for 15% off! PORTAL: Finally get the sleep you've dreamed of with scientifically backed ingredients from Portal. It'll blow your mind. Use the link and code 2AM for 10% off: www.withportal.com/2AM EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS

Stimulant overdose while duhrated and sleep deprived, Saied has an awkward encounter with a naked man, clientele, and more! TIMESTAMPS: (0:00) Sponsors (2:00) 6mg zyn hits (4:10) Saied's naked man encounter (12:00) Ghost Hunters (15:00) Ghost Hunter International (16:30) Castle creepiness - culture or innate? (21:30) Creepiest place (24:00) Starting a clothing brand (28:00) Focus on the work, not the individual (30:00) Iterate & acquire skills (33:30) Social media ego (35:00) Lack of empathy & social media (40:00) Outro SPONSORS: RAREBIRD PARAXANTHINE COFFEE: Elevate your mental wellness and cognitive health with the caffeine-like benefits of paraxanthine coffee (But without jitters, anxiety or insomnia): Use code 2AM for 20% off! https://rarebird-coffee.myshopify.com?sca_ref=3811815.rHP27MxI90 VITAL RED LIGHT: Experience the healing power of red and infrared light therapy to rejuvenate your skin, mind, and body: Use code 2AM for 15% off! PORTAL: Finally get the sleep you've dreamed of with scientifically backed ingredients from Portal. It'll blow your mind. Use the link and code 2AM for 10% off: www.withportal.com/2AM EKSTER: Get the highest quality smart wallet on the market for up to 30% off using code 2AM in combination with this link here: https://shop.ekster.com/2ampodcast FOLLOW THE 2AM PODCAST: ALL PLATFORMS